Q: Are you divorced once the judge makes a decision or do you still have to submit paperwork and wait for it to be finalized for divorce to be final? A: David’s Answer: No – a mere decision simply resolves 1 or more issues which were contested. To get divorced, one must still submit to the Judge for signature the…Read More
Q: Hello. My soon to be ex-husband was added to my house title which was only in my name (now in both our names). He is not in the mortgage (only me). I am about to get divorced and I am staying in the house. I intend to live there for another 5 years. Can I sell the house without…Read More
Q: My ex husband sued me for divorce. The judgment for divorce was rendered in 2014. The judgment required us to sell the marital property, but my husband has sabotaged every effort to do so by refusing to sign the contract for sale, and other things. There is a pending foreclosure case where a summary judgment for an order of…Read More
Q: I have left the house to take care my parents in another country. I want to file for a divorce, but my wife would not communicate with me. A: David’s Answer: Generally an uncontested divorce in Westchester lasts 3-6 months. Attorneys fees vary widely based on a number of factors (including experience), so expect to spend anywhere from several…Read More
Q: I am considering a divorce and my husband said he will contest to half of everything i have. He never made any contributions to any of my accounts and all my accounts are not joint or comingled at any point. Would he be able to get his hands on my personal checkings, investments and savings accounts if i were…Read More
Q: We been separated for 6 years and i moved to New York? A: David’s Answer: Sure – although he’s not obligated to sign the Affidavit of Defendant. Moreover, if you’re seeking any kind of ancillary relief (child support, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, etc.), there must be a clear basis for jurisdiction over him. Schedule a consult…Read More
Q: I was married on May 8th 2016. I’ve caught my wife in what I suspect to be two instances of infidelity. Plus I’ve had to beg for “intimacy”. This has caused a lot of issues and we have agreed to go our separate ways. She is not a US citizen and will move back to her country 8/20/2016. (we…Read More
Q: In Divorce, does the plaintiff and defendant both have to remove barriers to remarriage in case of religious marriage? Contested divorce just got over with judge giving the divorce decision. A: David’s Answer: Technically, only the plaintiff needs to execute the “Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage.” That said, if it’s a specific issue in your case, then…Read More
